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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 277.37 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 277.37 and 184.10 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 277.37 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/277.37 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 277.37 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 51,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,061.51/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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