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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 278.25 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 278.25 and 131.71 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 278.25 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/278.25 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 278.25 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 36,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,648.31/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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