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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 301.25 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 301.25 and 179.89 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 301.25 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/301.25 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 301.25 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 54,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,191.56/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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