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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 278.27 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 278.27 and 131.54 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 278.27 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/278.27 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 278.27 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 36,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604.02/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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