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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 302.18 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 302.18 and 193.83 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 302.18 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/302.18 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 302.18 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 58,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570.58/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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