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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.70 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.70 and 148.92 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.70 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.70 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.70 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 41,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355.08/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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