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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 300.02 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 300.02 and 196.60 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 300.02 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/300.02 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 300.02 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 58,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983.93/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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