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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.46 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.46 and 142.68 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.46 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.46 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.46 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 39,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,587.99/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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