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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.62 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.62 and 115.15 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.62 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.62 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.62 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 34,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,846.78/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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