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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 278.01 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 278.01 and 152.50 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 278.01 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/278.01 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 278.01 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 42,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396.53/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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