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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 276.30 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 276.30 and 193.14 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 276.30 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/276.30 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 276.30 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 53,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364.58/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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