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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 277.32 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 277.32 and 151.68 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 277.32 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/277.32 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 277.32 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 42,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064.05/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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