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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.57 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.57 and 191.52 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.57 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.57 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.57 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 57,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947.25/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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