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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 302.05 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 302.05 and 114.71 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 302.05 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/302.05 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 302.05 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 34,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649.43/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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