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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.50 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.50 and 157.60 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.50 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.50 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.50 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 43,734
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,734/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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