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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 278.68 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 278.68 and 155.13 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 278.68 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/278.68 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 278.68 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 43,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229.46/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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