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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.41 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.41 and 135.73 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.41 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.41 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.41 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 37,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,652.86/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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