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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 302.60 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 302.60 and 195.79 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 302.60 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/302.60 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 302.60 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 59,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246.05/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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