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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.41 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.41 and 181.94 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.41 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.41 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.41 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 50,471.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471.98/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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