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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 278.24 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 278.24 and 197.64 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 278.24 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/278.24 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 278.24 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 54,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,990.37/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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