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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.56 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.56 and 152.16 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.56 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.56 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.56 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 42,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233.53/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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