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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 277.74 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 277.74 and 196.38 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 277.74 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/277.74 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 277.74 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 54,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542.58/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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