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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,201.59 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,201.59 and 193.06 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,201.59 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,201.59 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,201.59 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 231,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,978.97/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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