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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 302.58 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 302.58 and 194.47 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 302.58 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/302.58 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 302.58 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 58,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841.22/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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