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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 302.40 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 302.40 and 195.90 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 302.40 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/302.40 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 302.40 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 59,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.16/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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