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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 303.09 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 303.09 and 175.02 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 303.09 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/303.09 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 303.09 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 53,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,046.81/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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