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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 300.47 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 300.47 and 191.32 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 300.47 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/300.47 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 300.47 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 57,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,485.92/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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