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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.94 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.94 and 152.24 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.94 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.94 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.94 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 42,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,313.59/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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