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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 278.65 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 278.65 and 114.60 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 278.65 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/278.65 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 278.65 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 31,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933.29/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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