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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 277.98 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 277.98 and 152.20 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 277.98 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/277.98 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 277.98 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 42,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308.56/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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