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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.35 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.35 and 159.59 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.35 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.35 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.35 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 44,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,263.93/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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