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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 277.91 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 277.91 and 139.32 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 277.91 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/277.91 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 277.91 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 38,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718.25/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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