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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 302.19 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 302.19 and 175.14 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 302.19 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/302.19 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 302.19 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 52,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,925.56/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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