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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 301.68 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 301.68 and 175.62 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 301.68 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/301.68 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 301.68 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 52,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,981.04/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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