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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 279.54 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 279.54 and 194.91 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 279.54 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/279.54 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 279.54 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 54,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485.14/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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