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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.94 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.94 and 196.83 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.94 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.94 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.94 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 59,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,627.68/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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