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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 277.62 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 277.62 and 143.32 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 277.62 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/277.62 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 277.62 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 39,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,788.50/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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