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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.37 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.37 and 138.08 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.37 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.37 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.37 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 38,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297.91/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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