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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 302.06 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 302.06 and 196.51 is: 295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 302.06 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/302.06 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 302.06 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 59,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357.81/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.14

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