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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 277.92 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 277.92 and 152.48 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 277.92 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/277.92 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 277.92 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 42,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377.24/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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