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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 277.98 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 277.98 and 143.24 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 277.98 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/277.98 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 277.98 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 39,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817.86/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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