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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.38 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.38 and 141.10 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.38 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.38 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.38 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 42,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665.82/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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