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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 278.70 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 278.70 and 150.08 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 278.70 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/278.70 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 278.70 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 41,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827.30/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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