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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 278.41 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 278.41 and 114.43 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 278.41 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/278.41 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 278.41 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 31,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858.46/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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