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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 303.24 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 303.24 and 193.44 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 303.24 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/303.24 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 303.24 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 58,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658.75/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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