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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.72 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.72 and 194.49 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.72 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.72 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.72 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 54,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,402.74/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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