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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 278.06 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 278.06 and 112.98 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 278.06 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/278.06 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 278.06 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 31,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414.45/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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