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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 277.93 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 277.93 and 139.42 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 277.93 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/277.93 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 277.93 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 38,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.52/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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