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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.47 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.47 and 154.46 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.47 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.47 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.47 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 42,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858.40/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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