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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 276.89 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 276.89 and 191.16 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 276.89 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/276.89 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 276.89 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 52,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929.34/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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