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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 278.24 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 278.24 and 113.11 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 278.24 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/278.24 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 278.24 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 31,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,471.31/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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