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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 303.20 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 303.20 and 175.04 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 303.20 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/303.20 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 303.20 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 53,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,072.13/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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