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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 301.20 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 301.20 and 178.76 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 301.20 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/301.20 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 301.20 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 53,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842.51/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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