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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 302.56 and 115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 302.56 and 115.33 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 302.56 = 115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/302.56 = 115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 302.56 × 115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 34,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,892.16/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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