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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 277.88 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 277.88 and 152.28 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 277.88 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/277.88 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 277.88 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 42,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,315.57/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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