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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 302.22 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 302.22 and 195.54 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 302.22 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/302.22 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 302.22 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 59,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,096.10/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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