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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 276.96 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 276.96 and 190.92 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 276.96 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/276.96 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 276.96 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 52,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,877.20/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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