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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 302.38 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 302.38 and 115.13 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 302.38 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/302.38 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 302.38 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 34,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,811.21/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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