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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 278.15 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 278.15 and 188.49 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 278.15 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/278.15 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 278.15 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 52,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427.55/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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