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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 302.53 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 302.53 and 201.97 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 302.53 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/302.53 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 302.53 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 61,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100.72/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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