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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 278.04 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 278.04 and 131.60 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 278.04 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/278.04 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 278.04 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 36,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,590.06/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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