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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.24 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.24 and 185.33 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.24 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.24 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.24 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 51,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,564.03/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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