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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 300.55 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 300.55 and 197.62 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 300.55 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/300.55 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 300.55 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 59,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394.69/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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