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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 277.14 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 277.14 and 151.86 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 277.14 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/277.14 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 277.14 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 42,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086.48/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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