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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 278.34 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 278.34 and 156.79 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 278.34 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/278.34 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 278.34 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 43,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,639.12/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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