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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.35 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.35 and 104.12 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.35 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.35 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.35 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 31,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.68/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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