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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 278.27 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 278.27 and 114.31 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 278.27 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/278.27 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 278.27 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 31,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,809.04/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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