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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 276.58 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 276.58 and 198.09 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 276.58 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/276.58 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 276.58 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 54,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789.01/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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