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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 277.73 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 277.73 and 109.25 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 277.73 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/277.73 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 277.73 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 30,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342.00/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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