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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 279.93 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 279.93 and 195.15 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 279.93 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/279.93 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 279.93 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 54,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628.34/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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