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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.53, 1,226.27 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.53, 1,226.27 and 201.21 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.53 : 1,226.27 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.53/1,226.27 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.53x = 1,226.27 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.53x = 246,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,736.78/817.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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