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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.26 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.26 and 151.74 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.26 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.26 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.26 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 42,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071.43/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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