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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 277.80 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 277.80 and 143.20 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 277.80 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/277.80 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 277.80 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 39,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780.96/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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