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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 278.07 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 278.07 and 131.59 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 278.07 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/278.07 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 278.07 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 36,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589.84/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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