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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 278.84 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 278.84 and 175.59 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 278.84 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/278.84 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 278.84 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 48,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.64/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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