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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 278.43 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 278.43 and 139.61 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 278.43 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/278.43 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 278.43 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 38,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869.52/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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