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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.40 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.40 and 114.41 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.40 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.40 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.40 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 31,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,849.78/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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