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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 304.11 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 304.11 and 195.93 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 304.11 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/304.11 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 304.11 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 59,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,584.27/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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