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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 277.43 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 277.43 and 196.92 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 277.43 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/277.43 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 277.43 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 54,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631.52/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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