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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 302.46 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 302.46 and 115.88 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 302.46 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/302.46 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 302.46 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 35,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049.06/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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