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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.31, 277.86 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.31, 277.86 and 114.01 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.31 : 277.86 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.31/277.86 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.31x = 277.86 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.31x = 31,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678.82/201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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