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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 278.64 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 278.64 and 191.60 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 278.64 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/278.64 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 278.64 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 53,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387.42/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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