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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 278.20 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 278.20 and 135.98 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 278.20 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/278.20 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 278.20 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 37,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.91/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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