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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 303.70 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 303.70 and 199.24 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 303.70 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/303.70 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 303.70 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 60,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,509.19/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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