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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 278.50 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 278.50 and 114.50 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 278.50 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/278.50 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 278.50 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 31,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886.57/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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