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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 303.57 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 303.57 and 188.28 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 303.57 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/303.57 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 303.57 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 57,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,156.16/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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