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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.73 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.73 and 139.17 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.73 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.73 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.73 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 38,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651.68/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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