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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 277.56 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 277.56 and 113.82 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 277.56 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/277.56 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 277.56 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 31,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.84/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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