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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 300.47 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 300.47 and 193.50 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 300.47 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/300.47 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 300.47 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 58,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139.98/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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