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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 277.63 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 277.63 and 187.58 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 277.63 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/277.63 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 277.63 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 52,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078.06/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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