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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.49 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.49 and 104.31 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.49 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.49 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.49 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 31,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552.73/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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