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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.52 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.52 and 192.90 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.52 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.52 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.52 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 58,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,356.11/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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