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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 277.95 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 277.95 and 114.11 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 277.95 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/277.95 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 277.95 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 31,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716.87/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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