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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 278.91 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 278.91 and 158.62 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 278.91 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/278.91 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 278.91 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 44,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,238.52/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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