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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 278.08 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 278.08 and 114.18 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 278.08 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/278.08 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 278.08 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 31,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,751.17/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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