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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 277.14 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 277.14 and 164.12 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 277.14 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/277.14 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 277.14 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 45,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484.22/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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