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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 277.80 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 277.80 and 131.50 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 277.80 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/277.80 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 277.80 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 36,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,530.70/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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