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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.41 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.41 and 192.55 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.41 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.41 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.41 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 53,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,415.30/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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