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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.31 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.31 and 155.04 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.31 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.31 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.31 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 43,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149.18/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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