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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 277.60 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 277.60 and 139.36 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 277.60 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/277.60 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 277.60 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 38,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686.34/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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