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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 275.75 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 275.75 and 197.48 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 275.75 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/275.75 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 275.75 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 54,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455.55/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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