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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.40 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.40 and 145.72 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.40 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.40 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.40 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 40,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422.73/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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