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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 278.40 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 278.40 and 157.62 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 278.40 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/278.40 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 278.40 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 43,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.41/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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