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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.58 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.58 and 181.92 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.58 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.58 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.58 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 50,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.27/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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