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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 277.62 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 277.62 and 135.69 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 277.62 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/277.62 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 277.62 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 37,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670.26/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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