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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 277.65 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 277.65 and 198.86 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 277.65 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/277.65 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 277.65 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 55,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,212.09/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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