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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 277.71 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 277.71 and 131.26 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 277.71 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/277.71 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 277.71 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 36,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452.21/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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