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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.55 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.55 and 200.10 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.55 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.55 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.55 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 60,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,540.26/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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