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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 302.85 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 302.85 and 201.90 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 302.85 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/302.85 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 302.85 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 61,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145.42/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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