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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.64 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.64 and 154.85 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.64 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.64 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.64 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 42,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992.55/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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