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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 278.43 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 278.43 and 192.16 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 278.43 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/278.43 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 278.43 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 53,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503.11/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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