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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.84 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.84 and 135.11 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.84 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.84 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.84 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 37,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538.96/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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