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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.38 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.38 and 139.08 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.38 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.38 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.38 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 38,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578.01/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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