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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.52 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.52 and 113.34 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.52 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.52 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.52 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 31,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568.11/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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