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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 445.71 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 445.71 and 201.02 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 445.71 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/445.71 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 445.71 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 89,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,596.62/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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