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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.35 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.35 and 139.27 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.35 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.35 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.35 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 42,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,108.28/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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