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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 278.13 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 278.13 and 197.43 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 278.13 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/278.13 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 278.13 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 54,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,911.21/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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