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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.94 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.94 and 175.03 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.94 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.94 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.94 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 53,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,022.83/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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