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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 278.78 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 278.78 and 152.84 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 278.78 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/278.78 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 278.78 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 42,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608.74/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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