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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.58 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.58 and 114.56 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.58 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.58 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.58 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 31,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.12/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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