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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 276.10 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 276.10 and 195.58 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 276.10 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/276.10 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 276.10 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 53,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,999.64/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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