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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 277.71 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 277.71 and 113.93 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 277.71 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/277.71 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 277.71 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 31,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,639.50/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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