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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 278.58 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 278.58 and 131.91 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 278.58 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/278.58 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 278.58 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 36,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747.49/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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