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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.57 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.57 and 197.75 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.57 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.57 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.57 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 55,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,088.41/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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