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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 301.56 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 301.56 and 178.32 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 301.56 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/301.56 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 301.56 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 53,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774.18/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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