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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 450.07 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 450.07 and 201.72 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 450.07 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/450.07 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 450.07 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 90,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,786.77/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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