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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.46 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.46 and 150.04 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.46 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.46 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.46 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 41,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,780.14/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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