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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 278.60 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 278.60 and 114.57 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 278.60 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/278.60 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 278.60 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 31,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,918.63/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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