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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 278.22 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 278.22 and 139.42 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 278.22 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/278.22 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 278.22 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 38,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789.43/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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