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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 301.95 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 301.95 and 179.26 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 301.95 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/301.95 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 301.95 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 54,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127.56/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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