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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 300.36 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 300.36 and 196.40 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 300.36 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/300.36 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 300.36 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 58,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,990.70/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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