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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 278.16 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 278.16 and 150.08 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 278.16 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/278.16 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 278.16 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 41,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.25/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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