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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 282.70 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 282.70 and 201.35 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 282.70 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/282.70 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 282.70 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 56,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,921.65/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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