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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.40 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.40 and 113.24 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.40 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.40 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.40 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 31,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526.02/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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