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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 278.51 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 278.51 and 158.22 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 278.51 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/278.51 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 278.51 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 44,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065.06/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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