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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 277.02 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 277.02 and 145.81 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 277.02 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/277.02 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 277.02 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 40,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392.29/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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