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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 277.94 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 277.94 and 114.09 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 277.94 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/277.94 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 277.94 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 31,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710.46/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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