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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 278.03 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 278.03 and 192.84 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 278.03 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/278.03 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 278.03 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 53,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.31/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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