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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 301.79 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 301.79 and 195.75 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 301.79 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/301.79 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 301.79 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 59,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075.88/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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