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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 300.36 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 300.36 and 195.04 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 300.36 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/300.36 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 300.36 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 58,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,582.21/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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