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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 302.82 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 302.82 and 104.34 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 302.82 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/302.82 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 302.82 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 31,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596.24/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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