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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.86 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.86 and 143.80 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.86 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.86 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.86 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 40,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100.07/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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