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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 278.28 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 278.28 and 165.14 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 278.28 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/278.28 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 278.28 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 45,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,955.16/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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