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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 300.41 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 300.41 and 195.79 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 300.41 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/300.41 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 300.41 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 58,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,817.76/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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