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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.52 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.52 and 155.18 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.52 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.52 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.52 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 43,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.73/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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