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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 278.53 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 278.53 and 113.32 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 278.53 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/278.53 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 278.53 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 31,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,563.02/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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