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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 302.19 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 302.19 and 105.16 is: 157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 302.19 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/302.19 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 302.19 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 31,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777.54/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.77

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