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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 302.19 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 302.19 and 105.25 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 302.19 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/302.19 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 302.19 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 31,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805.50/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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