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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 302.07 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 302.07 and 188.31 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 302.07 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/302.07 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 302.07 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 56,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,882.80/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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