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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 302.13 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 302.13 and 189.27 is: 283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 302.13 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/302.13 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 302.13 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 57,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.15/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.91

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