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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 279.61 and 193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 279.61 and 193.67 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 279.61 = 193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/279.61 = 193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 279.61 × 193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 54,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150.19/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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