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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.55 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.55 and 184.19 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.55 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.55 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.55 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 51,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,304.73/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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