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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.07, 1,203.09 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.07, 1,203.09 and 194.07 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.07 : 1,203.09 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.07/1,203.09 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.07x = 1,203.09 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.07x = 233,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,483.68/802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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