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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.29 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.29 and 201.39 is: 302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.29 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.29 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.29 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 61,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079.32/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.16

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