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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 278.56 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 278.56 and 114.53 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 278.56 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/278.56 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 278.56 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 31,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901.80/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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