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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 278.16 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 278.16 and 145.76 is: 201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 278.16 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/278.16 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 278.16 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 40,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544.60/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.15

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