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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.55, 277.95 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.55, 277.95 and 138.50 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.55 : 277.95 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.55/277.95 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.55x = 277.95 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.55x = 38,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495.66/201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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