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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 278.28 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 278.28 and 141.84 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 278.28 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/278.28 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 278.28 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 39,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469.84/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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