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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 302.46 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 302.46 and 141.15 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 302.46 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/302.46 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 302.46 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 42,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692.23/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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