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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 301.69 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 301.69 and 114.47 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 301.69 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/301.69 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 301.69 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 34,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,533.09/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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