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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 277.65 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 277.65 and 188.04 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 277.65 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/277.65 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 277.65 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 52,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209.31/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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