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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 278.17 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 278.17 and 136.16 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 278.17 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/278.17 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 278.17 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 37,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875.63/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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