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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.36 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.36 and 154.71 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.36 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.36 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.36 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 42,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,909.98/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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