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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 277.83 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 277.83 and 193.50 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 277.83 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/277.83 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 277.83 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 53,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.11/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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