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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 302.04 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 302.04 and 185.25 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 302.04 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/302.04 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 302.04 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 55,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,952.91/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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