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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 277.82 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 277.82 and 131.44 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 277.82 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/277.82 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 277.82 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 36,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.66/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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