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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 278.14 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 278.14 and 152.67 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 278.14 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/278.14 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 278.14 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 42,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463.63/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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