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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 278.48 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 278.48 and 177.28 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 278.48 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/278.48 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 278.48 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 49,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,368.93/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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