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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.26 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.26 and 131.73 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.26 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.26 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.26 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 36,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.19/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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