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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 277.98 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 277.98 and 136.08 is: 187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 277.98 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/277.98 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 277.98 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 37,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.52/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.71

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