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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 302.24 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 302.24 and 175.28 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 302.24 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/302.24 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 302.24 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 52,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,976.63/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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