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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 277.44 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 277.44 and 131.18 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 277.44 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/277.44 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 277.44 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 36,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394.58/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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