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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 278.06 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 278.06 and 112.96 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 278.06 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/278.06 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 278.06 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 31,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,409.34/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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