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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 277.43 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 277.43 and 152.18 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 277.43 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/277.43 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 277.43 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 42,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,218.19/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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