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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.68 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.68 and 139.33 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.68 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.68 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.68 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 38,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689.15/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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