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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 277.78 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 277.78 and 142.76 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 277.78 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/277.78 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 277.78 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 39,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655.87/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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