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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 278.32 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 278.32 and 142.93 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 278.32 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/278.32 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 278.32 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 39,778.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778.17/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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