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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 278.02 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 278.02 and 185.01 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 278.02 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/278.02 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 278.02 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 51,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,436.48/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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