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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 277.81 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 277.81 and 131.43 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 277.81 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/277.81 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 277.81 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 36,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,512.24/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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