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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.22 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.22 and 143.52 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.22 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.22 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.22 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 39,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930.13/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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