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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.65 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.65 and 102.25 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.65 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.65 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.65 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 30,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,843.71/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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