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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 278.70 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 278.70 and 113.44 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 278.70 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/278.70 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 278.70 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 31,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615.73/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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