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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.26 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.26 and 186.42 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.26 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.26 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.26 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 51,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,686.81/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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