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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 278.28 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 278.28 and 135.30 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 278.28 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/278.28 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 278.28 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 37,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,651.28/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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