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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 277.27 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 277.27 and 183.74 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 277.27 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/277.27 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 277.27 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 50,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943.74/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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