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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.40 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.40 and 191.88 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.40 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.40 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.40 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 58,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,024.51/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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