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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.63 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.63 and 104.27 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.63 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.63 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.63 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 31,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,553.20/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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