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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 277.97 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 277.97 and 131.56 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 277.97 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/277.97 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 277.97 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 36,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568.38/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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