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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.55, 277.77 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.55, 277.77 and 152.41 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.55 : 277.77 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.55/277.77 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.55x = 277.77 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.55x = 42,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334.93/201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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