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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 276.72 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 276.72 and 154.25 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 276.72 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/276.72 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 276.72 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 42,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684.69/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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