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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 303.06 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 303.06 and 179.22 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 303.06 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/303.06 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 303.06 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 54,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314.41/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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