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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 300.96 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 300.96 and 190.71 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 300.96 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/300.96 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 300.96 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 57,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394.58/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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