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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 277.52 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 277.52 and 182.02 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 277.52 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/277.52 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 277.52 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 50,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514.19/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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