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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 303.16 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 303.16 and 175.94 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 303.16 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/303.16 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 303.16 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 53,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,338.29/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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