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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 303.52 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 303.52 and 198.73 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 303.52 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/303.52 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 303.52 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 60,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,317.08/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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