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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 277.97 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 277.97 and 114.11 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 277.97 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/277.97 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 277.97 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 31,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717.20/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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