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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 301.85 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 301.85 and 109.74 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 301.85 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/301.85 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 301.85 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 33,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123.24/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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