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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 277.65 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 277.65 and 157.57 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 277.65 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/277.65 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 277.65 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 43,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748.62/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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