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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.56 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.56 and 113.80 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.56 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.56 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.56 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 31,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586.33/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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