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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 277.56 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 277.56 and 135.68 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 277.56 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/277.56 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 277.56 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 37,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,657.95/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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