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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 278.75 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 278.75 and 113.46 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 278.75 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/278.75 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 278.75 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 31,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,626.98/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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