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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 276.28 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 276.28 and 196.08 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 276.28 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/276.28 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 276.28 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 54,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.98/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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