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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.31, 278.00 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.31, 278.00 and 139.30 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.31 : 278.00 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.31/278.00 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.31x = 278.00 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.31x = 38,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723.31/201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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