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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 278.01 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 278.01 and 131.51 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 278.01 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/278.01 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 278.01 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 36,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561.10/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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