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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.26 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.26 and 184.40 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.26 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.26 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.26 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 51,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,126.74/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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