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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 302.40 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 302.40 and 193.65 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 302.40 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/302.40 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 302.40 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 58,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,559.76/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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