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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.44 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.44 and 135.48 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.44 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.44 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.44 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 37,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,587.57/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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