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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 277.23 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 277.23 and 152.07 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 277.23 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/277.23 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 277.23 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 42,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158.37/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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