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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 276.75 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 276.75 and 185.13 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 276.75 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/276.75 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 276.75 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 51,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,234.73/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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