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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 302.26 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 302.26 and 190.98 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 302.26 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/302.26 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 302.26 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 57,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725.61/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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