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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 277.82 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 277.82 and 186.99 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 277.82 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/277.82 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 277.82 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 51,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,948.63/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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