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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 303.08 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 303.08 and 174.63 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 303.08 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/303.08 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 303.08 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 52,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926.86/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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