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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 277.40 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 277.40 and 151.97 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 277.40 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/277.40 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 277.40 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 42,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.33/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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