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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 279.05 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 279.05 and 155.55 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 279.05 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/279.05 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 279.05 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 43,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.23/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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