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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 277.19 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 277.19 and 134.60 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 277.19 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/277.19 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 277.19 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 37,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,307.72/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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