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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 278.55 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 278.55 and 114.51 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 278.55 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/278.55 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 278.55 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 31,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.76/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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