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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 301.78 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 301.78 and 113.45 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 301.78 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/301.78 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 301.78 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 34,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236.94/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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