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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.31, 277.81 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.31, 277.81 and 109.31 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.31 : 277.81 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.31/277.81 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.31x = 277.81 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.31x = 30,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367.41/201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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