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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 278.90 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 278.90 and 152.62 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 278.90 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/278.90 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 278.90 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 42,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.72/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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