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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 278.49 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 278.49 and 131.98 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 278.49 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/278.49 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 278.49 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 36,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,755.11/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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