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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 277.62 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 277.62 and 159.80 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 277.62 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/277.62 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 277.62 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 44,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,363.68/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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