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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 301.84 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 301.84 and 193.96 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 301.84 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/301.84 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 301.84 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 58,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544.89/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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