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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.79 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.79 and 182.79 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.79 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.79 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.79 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 55,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164.65/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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