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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 276.71 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 276.71 and 195.72 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 276.71 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/276.71 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 276.71 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 54,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157.68/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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