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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 278.36 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 278.36 and 113.19 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 278.36 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/278.36 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 278.36 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 31,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,508.55/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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