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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 278.43 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 278.43 and 132.87 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 278.43 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/278.43 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 278.43 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 36,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994.99/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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