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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 278.26 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 278.26 and 114.34 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 278.26 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/278.26 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 278.26 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 31,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816.25/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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