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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 278.38 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 278.38 and 143.58 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 278.38 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/278.38 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 278.38 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 39,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969.80/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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