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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 303.76 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 303.76 and 201.75 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 303.76 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/303.76 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 303.76 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 61,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,283.58/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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