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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 278.18 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 278.18 and 141.77 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 278.18 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/278.18 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 278.18 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 39,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,437.58/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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