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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 278.03 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 278.03 and 157.04 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 278.03 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/278.03 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 278.03 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 43,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,660.83/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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