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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 277.40 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 277.40 and 151.96 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 277.40 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/277.40 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 277.40 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 42,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153.70/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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