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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.90 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.90 and 179.11 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.90 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.90 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.90 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 49,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,774.67/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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