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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 300.79 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 300.79 and 196.04 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 300.79 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/300.79 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 300.79 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 58,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,965.89/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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