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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 278.23 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 278.23 and 114.30 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 278.23 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/278.23 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 278.23 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 31,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800.01/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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