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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.51 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.51 and 113.77 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.51 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.51 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.51 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 31,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,570.36/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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