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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 301.63 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 301.63 and 179.90 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 301.63 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/301.63 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 301.63 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 54,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,263.24/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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