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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 278.67 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 278.67 and 152.70 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 278.67 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/278.67 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 278.67 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 42,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552.91/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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