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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.70 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.70 and 155.22 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.70 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.70 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.70 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 43,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259.81/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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