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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.52 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.52 and 113.78 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.52 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.52 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.52 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 31,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.27/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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