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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 277.80 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 277.80 and 142.44 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 277.80 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/277.80 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 277.80 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 39,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.83/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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