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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.30, 392.94 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.30, 392.94 and 201.13 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.30 : 392.94 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.30/392.94 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.30x = 392.94 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.30x = 79,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,033.80/262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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