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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 278.13 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 278.13 and 162.29 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 278.13 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/278.13 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 278.13 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 45,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,137.72/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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