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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.47 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.47 and 104.74 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.47 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.47 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.47 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 31,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,575.97/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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