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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 278.72 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 278.72 and 114.63 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 278.72 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/278.72 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 278.72 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 31,949.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949.67/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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