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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 279.62 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 279.62 and 199.74 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 279.62 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/279.62 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 279.62 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 55,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,850.30/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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