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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 300.54 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 300.54 and 194.37 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 300.54 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/300.54 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 300.54 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 58,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.56/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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