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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 302.79 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 302.79 and 141.11 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 302.79 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/302.79 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 302.79 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 42,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726.70/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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