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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 277.62 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 277.62 and 159.86 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 277.62 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/277.62 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 277.62 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 44,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380.33/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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