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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.45 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.45 and 154.72 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.45 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.45 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.45 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 42,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,927.06/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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