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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 300.79 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 300.79 and 190.30 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 300.79 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/300.79 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 300.79 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 57,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239.85/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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