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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 277.50 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 277.50 and 135.56 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 277.50 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/277.50 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 277.50 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 37,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,617.90/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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