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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 278.21 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 278.21 and 152.42 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 278.21 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/278.21 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 278.21 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 42,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402.62/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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