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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.76 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.76 and 135.73 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.76 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.76 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.76 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 37,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.30/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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