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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.44 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.44 and 131.88 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.44 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.44 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.44 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 36,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.82/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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