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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 277.83 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 277.83 and 193.32 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 277.83 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/277.83 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 277.83 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 53,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,710.10/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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