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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 300.73 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 300.73 and 186.42 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 300.73 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/300.73 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 300.73 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 56,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,062.09/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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