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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 301.97 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 301.97 and 115.75 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 301.97 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/301.97 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 301.97 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 34,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,953.03/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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