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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 277.91 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 277.91 and 114.02 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 277.91 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/277.91 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 277.91 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 31,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687.42/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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