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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 278.20 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 278.20 and 157.92 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 278.20 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/278.20 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 278.20 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 43,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,933.34/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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