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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.76 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.76 and 157.42 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.76 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.76 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.76 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 43,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724.98/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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