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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 277.56 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 277.56 and 159.48 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 277.56 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/277.56 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 277.56 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 44,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265.27/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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