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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.76 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.76 and 143.21 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.76 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.76 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.76 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 39,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778.01/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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