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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 277.90 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 277.90 and 152.55 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 277.90 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/277.90 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 277.90 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 42,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393.26/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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