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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 278.13 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 278.13 and 155.22 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 278.13 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/278.13 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 278.13 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 43,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171.34/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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