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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 277.88 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 277.88 and 154.74 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 277.88 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/277.88 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 277.88 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 42,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999.15/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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