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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 302.37 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 302.37 and 115.02 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 302.37 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/302.37 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 302.37 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 34,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778.60/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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