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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 277.29 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 277.29 and 145.87 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 277.29 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/277.29 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 277.29 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 40,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447.60/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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