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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 301.31 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 301.31 and 182.44 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 301.31 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/301.31 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 301.31 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 54,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971.00/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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