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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 301.04 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 301.04 and 197.73 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 301.04 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/301.04 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 301.04 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 59,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523.65/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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