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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.81 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.81 and 152.88 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.81 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.81 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.81 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 42,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624.47/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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