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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 278.02 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 278.02 and 114.15 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 278.02 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/278.02 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 278.02 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 31,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,735.98/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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