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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.98 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.98 and 131.50 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.98 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.98 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.98 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 36,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554.37/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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