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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 278.57 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 278.57 and 114.55 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 278.57 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/278.57 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 278.57 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 31,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909.78/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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