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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 304.19 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 304.19 and 195.18 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 304.19 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/304.19 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 304.19 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 59,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370.83/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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