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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 277.79 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 277.79 and 154.97 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 277.79 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/277.79 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 277.79 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 43,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046.95/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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