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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 301.42 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 301.42 and 185.44 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 301.42 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/301.42 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 301.42 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 55,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895.32/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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