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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.56 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.56 and 104.92 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.56 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.56 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.56 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 31,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,639.68/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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