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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 277.89 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 277.89 and 195.86 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 277.89 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/277.89 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 277.89 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 54,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427.54/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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