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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 277.53 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 277.53 and 131.22 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 277.53 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/277.53 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 277.53 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 36,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,416.99/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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