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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 278.05 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 278.05 and 139.38 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 278.05 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/278.05 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 278.05 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 38,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754.85/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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