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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 277.92 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 277.92 and 135.04 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 277.92 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/277.92 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 277.92 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 37,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,530.32/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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