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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 303.16 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 303.16 and 196.17 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 303.16 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/303.16 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 303.16 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 59,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,470.90/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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