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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.20 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.20 and 151.92 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.20 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.20 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.20 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 42,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112.22/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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