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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 278.34 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 278.34 and 114.38 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 278.34 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/278.34 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 278.34 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 31,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,836.53/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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