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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.13 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.13 and 183.74 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.13 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.13 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.13 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 55,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,513.37/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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