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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 303.98 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 303.98 and 193.98 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 303.98 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/303.98 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 303.98 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 58,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966.04/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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