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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.36 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.36 and 159.42 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.36 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.36 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.36 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 44,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,216.73/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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