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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 277.89 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 277.89 and 152.16 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 277.89 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/277.89 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 277.89 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 42,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283.74/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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