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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 277.75 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 277.75 and 113.95 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 277.75 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/277.75 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 277.75 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 31,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649.61/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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