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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.56 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.56 and 152.01 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.56 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.56 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.56 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 42,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.90/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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