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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 278.34 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 278.34 and 114.39 is: 157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 278.34 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/278.34 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 278.34 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 31,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,839.31/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.86

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