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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 277.81 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 277.81 and 114.01 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 277.81 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/277.81 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 277.81 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 31,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673.12/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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