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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 302.46 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 302.46 and 189.64 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 302.46 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/302.46 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 302.46 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 57,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,358.51/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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