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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 277.86 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 277.86 and 174.31 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 277.86 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/277.86 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 277.86 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 48,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,433.78/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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