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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.41 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.41 and 159.76 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.41 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.41 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.41 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 44,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319.02/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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