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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 278.33 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 278.33 and 131.81 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 278.33 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/278.33 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 278.33 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 36,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,684.63/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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