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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 278.01 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 278.01 and 114.17 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 278.01 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/278.01 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 278.01 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 31,739.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,739.01/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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