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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 277.73 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 277.73 and 187.53 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 277.73 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/277.73 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 277.73 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 52,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,082.71/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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