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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.65 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.65 and 113.87 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.65 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.65 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.65 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 31,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,616.01/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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