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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 278.01 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 278.01 and 157.65 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 278.01 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/278.01 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 278.01 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 43,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.28/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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