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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 278.08 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 278.08 and 195.67 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 278.08 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/278.08 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 278.08 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 54,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,411.91/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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