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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 277.26 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 277.26 and 154.40 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 277.26 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/277.26 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 277.26 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 42,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808.94/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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