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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 278.09 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 278.09 and 131.63 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 278.09 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/278.09 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 278.09 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 36,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,602.94/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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