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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 277.40 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 277.40 and 112.51 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 277.40 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/277.40 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 277.40 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 31,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209.03/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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