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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 278.99 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 278.99 and 193.40 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 278.99 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/278.99 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 278.99 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 53,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954.30/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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