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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 475.12 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 475.12 and 201.12 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 475.12 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/475.12 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 475.12 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 95,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,556.13/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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