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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 278.49 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 278.49 and 114.51 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 278.49 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/278.49 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 278.49 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 31,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889.89/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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