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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 301.59 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 301.59 and 115.50 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 301.59 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/301.59 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 301.59 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 34,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833.65/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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