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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.38 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.38 and 164.94 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.38 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.38 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.38 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 45,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,916.00/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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