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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.08 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.08 and 194.25 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.08 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.08 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.08 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 58,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,484.79/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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