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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.31, 300.33 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.31, 300.33 and 179.37 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.31 : 300.33 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.31/300.33 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.31x = 300.33 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.31x = 53,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,870.19/201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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