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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.80 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.80 and 193.05 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.80 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.80 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.80 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 53,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821.86/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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