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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 278 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 278 and 114.10 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 278 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/278 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 278 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 31,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,719.80/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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