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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 278.64 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 278.64 and 143.84 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 278.64 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/278.64 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 278.64 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 40,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078.18/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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