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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 278.04 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 278.04 and 193.12 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 278.04 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/278.04 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 278.04 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 53,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,695.08/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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