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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 277.96 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 277.96 and 157.93 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 277.96 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/277.96 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 277.96 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 43,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898.22/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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