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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 278.03 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 278.03 and 112.96 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 278.03 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/278.03 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 278.03 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 31,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406.90/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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