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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 302.22 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 302.22 and 196.17 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 302.22 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/302.22 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 302.22 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 59,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,286.50/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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