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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 278.12 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 278.12 and 114.21 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 278.12 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/278.12 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 278.12 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 31,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.09/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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