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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 301.28 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 301.28 and 193.59 is: 290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 301.28 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/301.28 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 301.28 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 58,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,323.83/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.05

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