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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.05, 277.46 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.05, 277.46 and 151.84 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.05 : 277.46 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.05/277.46 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.05x = 277.46 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.05x = 42,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.68/201.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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