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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 277.90 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 277.90 and 109.38 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 277.90 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/277.90 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 277.90 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 30,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395.04/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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