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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 303.30 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 303.30 and 194.58 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 303.30 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/303.30 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 303.30 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 59,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,016.11/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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