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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 277.91 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 277.91 and 139.25 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 277.91 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/277.91 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 277.91 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 38,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697.93/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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