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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.14 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.14 and 142.80 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.14 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.14 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.14 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 39,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,575.59/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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