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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 278.74 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 278.74 and 114.66 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 278.74 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/278.74 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 278.74 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 31,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,960.04/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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