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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 278 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 278 and 114.08 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 278 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/278 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 278 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 31,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714.24/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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