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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 277.66 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 277.66 and 139.25 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 277.66 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/277.66 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 277.66 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 38,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.50/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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