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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 277.98 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 277.98 and 114.09 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 277.98 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/277.98 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 277.98 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 31,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714.74/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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