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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.10 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.10 and 143.37 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.10 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.10 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.10 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 39,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871.20/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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