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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 277.71 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 277.71 and 112.73 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 277.71 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/277.71 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 277.71 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 31,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.86/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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