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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 278.19 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 278.19 and 131.79 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 278.19 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/278.19 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 278.19 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 36,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.77/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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