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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 278.35 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 278.35 and 114.38 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 278.35 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/278.35 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 278.35 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 31,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837.67/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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