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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 277.95 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 277.95 and 152.29 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 277.95 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/277.95 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 277.95 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 42,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,329.01/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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