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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 278.54 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 278.54 and 189.41 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 278.54 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/278.54 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 278.54 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 52,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,756.63/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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