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