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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 278.04 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 278.04 and 195.44 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 278.04 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/278.04 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 278.04 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 54,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,340.14/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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