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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 300.92 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 300.92 and 194.84 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 300.92 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/300.92 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 300.92 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 58,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,631.25/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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