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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 278.01 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 278.01 and 114.12 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 278.01 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/278.01 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 278.01 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 31,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726.50/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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