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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 278.18 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 278.18 and 114.28 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 278.18 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/278.18 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 278.18 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 31,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,790.41/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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