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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 278.39 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 278.39 and 152.51 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 278.39 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/278.39 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 278.39 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 42,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457.19/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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