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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.64 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.64 and 194.13 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.64 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.64 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.64 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 54,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.38/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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