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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 300.46 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 300.46 and 192.36 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 300.46 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/300.46 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 300.46 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 57,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796.49/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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