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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.10 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.10 and 131.49 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.10 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.10 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.10 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 36,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.37/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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