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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 277.64 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 277.64 and 156.91 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 277.64 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/277.64 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 277.64 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 43,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564.49/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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