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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 277.58 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 277.58 and 135.77 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 277.58 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/277.58 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 277.58 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 37,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686.36/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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