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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 279 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 279 and 194.49 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 279 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/279 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 279 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 54,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262.71/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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