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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 277.92 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 277.92 and 135.18 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 277.92 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/277.92 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 277.92 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 37,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569.23/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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