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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 277.65 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 277.65 and 131.31 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 277.65 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/277.65 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 277.65 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 36,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,458.22/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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