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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 277.77 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 277.77 and 139.17 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 277.77 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/277.77 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 277.77 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 38,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657.25/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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