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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 277.51 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 277.51 and 112.58 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 277.51 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/277.51 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 277.51 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 31,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240.41/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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