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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 277.79 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 277.79 and 175.11 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 277.79 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/277.79 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 277.79 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 48,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643.81/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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