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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 278.33 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 278.33 and 192.72 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 278.33 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/278.33 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 278.33 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 53,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,639.76/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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