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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 278.68 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 278.68 and 113.43 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 278.68 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/278.68 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 278.68 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 31,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.67/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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