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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.55 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.55 and 113.83 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.55 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.55 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.55 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 31,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592.95/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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