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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.49 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.49 and 152.59 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.49 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.49 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.49 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 42,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494.79/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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