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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 278.18 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 278.18 and 154.76 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 278.18 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/278.18 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 278.18 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 43,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.90/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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