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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 278.10 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 278.10 and 154.98 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 278.10 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/278.10 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 278.10 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 43,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099.94/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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