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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 279.92 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 279.92 and 190.95 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 279.92 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/279.92 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 279.92 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 53,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449.77/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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