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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 277.43 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 277.43 and 148.74 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 277.43 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/277.43 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 277.43 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 41,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.15/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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