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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 278.16 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 278.16 and 189.80 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 278.16 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/278.16 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 278.16 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 52,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792.43/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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