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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.40 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.40 and 136.28 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.40 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.40 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.40 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 37,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,940.35/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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