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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.34 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.34 and 136.02 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.34 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.34 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.34 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 37,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859.81/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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