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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 278.28 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 278.28 and 113.13 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 278.28 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/278.28 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 278.28 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 31,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481.67/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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