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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 277.76 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 277.76 and 113.96 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 277.76 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/277.76 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 277.76 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 31,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.53/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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