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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.32 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.32 and 158.15 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.32 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.32 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.32 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 44,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014.13/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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