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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 301.52 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 301.52 and 114.44 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 301.52 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/301.52 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 301.52 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 34,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505.95/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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