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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 303.26 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 303.26 and 174.54 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 303.26 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/303.26 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 303.26 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 52,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,931.00/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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