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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 303 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 303 and 110.62 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 303 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/303 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 303 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 33,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517.86/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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