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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 277.48 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 277.48 and 130.98 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 277.48 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/277.48 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 277.48 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 36,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,343.45/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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