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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 277.80 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 277.80 and 131.44 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 277.80 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/277.80 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 277.80 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 36,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,514.03/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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