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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 274.60 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 274.60 and 199.90 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 274.60 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/274.60 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 274.60 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 54,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.54/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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