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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 303.33 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 303.33 and 201.59 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 303.33 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/303.33 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 303.33 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 61,148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,148.29/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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