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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 277.93 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 277.93 and 114.04 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 277.93 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/277.93 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 277.93 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 31,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.14/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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