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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.72 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.72 and 154.72 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.72 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.72 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.72 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 42,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,968.84/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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