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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.67 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.67 and 151.99 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.67 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.67 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.67 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 42,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.06/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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