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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 278.16 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 278.16 and 194.79 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 278.16 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/278.16 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 278.16 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 54,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182.79/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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