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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.31, 301.75 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.31, 301.75 and 114.64 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.31 : 301.75 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.31/301.75 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.31x = 301.75 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.31x = 34,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591.58/201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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