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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 277.13 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 277.13 and 157.19 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 277.13 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/277.13 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 277.13 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 43,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562.85/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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