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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.14 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.14 and 169.08 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.14 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.14 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.14 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 51,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085.83/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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