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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.33 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.33 and 142.93 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.33 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.33 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.33 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 39,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,781.71/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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