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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.67 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.67 and 104.23 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.67 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.67 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.67 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 31,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547.29/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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