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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 277.63 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 277.63 and 143.04 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 277.63 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/277.63 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 277.63 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 39,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712.20/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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