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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 278.08 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 278.08 and 152.96 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 278.08 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/278.08 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 278.08 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 42,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535.12/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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