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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 279.00 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 279.00 and 195.65 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 279.00 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/279.00 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 279.00 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 54,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587.62/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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