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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.44 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.44 and 104.24 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.44 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.44 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.44 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 31,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526.84/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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