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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.67 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.67 and 131.26 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.67 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.67 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.67 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 36,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.96/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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