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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.38 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.38 and 109 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.38 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.38 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.38 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 30,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,234.42/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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