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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 302.25 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 302.25 and 190.35 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 302.25 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/302.25 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 302.25 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 57,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,533.29/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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