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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 277.94 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 277.94 and 131.57 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 277.94 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/277.94 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 277.94 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 36,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.18/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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