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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.49 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.49 and 145.95 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.49 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.49 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.49 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 40,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,499.67/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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