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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 302.27 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 302.27 and 110.27 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 302.27 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/302.27 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 302.27 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 33,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331.31/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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