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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 300.44 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 300.44 and 195.35 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 300.44 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/300.44 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 300.44 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 58,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.48/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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