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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 279.55 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 279.55 and 190.70 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 279.55 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/279.55 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 279.55 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 53,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310.19/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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