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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 277.84 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 277.84 and 151.02 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 277.84 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/277.84 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 277.84 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 41,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,957.63/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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