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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 278.08 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 278.08 and 152.34 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 278.08 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/278.08 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 278.08 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 42,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,362.71/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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