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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 415.53 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 415.53 and 201.51 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 415.53 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/415.53 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 415.53 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 83,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,733.45/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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