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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.20 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.20 and 152.40 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.20 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.20 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.20 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 42,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397.68/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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