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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 278.34 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 278.34 and 177.90 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 278.34 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/278.34 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 278.34 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 49,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516.69/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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