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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 301.89 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 301.89 and 160.76 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 301.89 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/301.89 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 301.89 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 48,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,533.19/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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