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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 301.70 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 301.70 and 104.88 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 301.70 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/301.70 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 301.70 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 31,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,642.30/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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