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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 277.71 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 277.71 and 135.78 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 277.71 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/277.71 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 277.71 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 37,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,707.46/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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