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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 277.94 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 277.94 and 138.94 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 277.94 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/277.94 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 277.94 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 38,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.90/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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