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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 278.10 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 278.10 and 145.99 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 278.10 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/278.10 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 278.10 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 40,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599.62/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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