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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.68 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.68 and 104.19 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.68 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.68 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.68 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 31,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,536.23/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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