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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.31 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.31 and 114.36 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.31 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.31 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.31 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 31,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827.53/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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