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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 277.73 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 277.73 and 113.93 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 277.73 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/277.73 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 277.73 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 31,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641.21/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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