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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 278.51 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 278.51 and 113.30 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 278.51 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/278.51 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 278.51 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 31,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,553.22/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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