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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 301.88 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 301.88 and 162.76 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 301.88 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/301.88 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 301.88 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 49,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133.99/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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