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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 278.15 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 278.15 and 131.60 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 278.15 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/278.15 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 278.15 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 36,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,602.49/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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