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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.49 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.49 and 193.41 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.49 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.49 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.49 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 58,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,504.59/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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