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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.04 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.04 and 143.22 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.04 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.04 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.04 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 39,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820.89/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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