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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 301.64 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 301.64 and 114.74 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 301.64 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/301.64 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 301.64 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 34,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,610.17/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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