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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 278.19 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 278.19 and 136.23 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 278.19 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/278.19 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 278.19 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 37,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897.82/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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