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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 277.77 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 277.77 and 136 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 277.77 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/277.77 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 277.77 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 37,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,776.72/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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