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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 277.90 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 277.90 and 135.93 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 277.90 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/277.90 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 277.90 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 37,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774.95/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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