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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 277.95 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 277.95 and 189.02 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 277.95 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/277.95 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 277.95 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 52,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,536.89/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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