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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 302.84 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 302.84 and 196.64 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 302.84 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/302.84 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 302.84 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 59,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550.46/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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