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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 277.41 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 277.41 and 145.89 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 277.41 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/277.41 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 277.41 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 40,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471.34/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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