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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.33 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.33 and 177.12 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.33 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.33 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.33 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 49,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296.92/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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