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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 277.17 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 277.17 and 142.70 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 277.17 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/277.17 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 277.17 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 39,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,552.16/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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