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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 277.02 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 277.02 and 142.70 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 277.02 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/277.02 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 277.02 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 39,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.37/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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