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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.05, 277.52 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.05, 277.52 and 138.98 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.05 : 277.52 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.05/277.52 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.05x = 277.52 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.05x = 38,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569.73/201.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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