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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 277.92 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 277.92 and 114.04 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 277.92 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/277.92 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 277.92 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 31,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694.00/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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