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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 276.02 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 276.02 and 196.44 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 276.02 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/276.02 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 276.02 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 54,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220.39/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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