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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.72 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.72 and 131.33 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.72 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.72 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.72 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 36,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472.97/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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