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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 278.37 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 278.37 and 139.50 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 278.37 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/278.37 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 278.37 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 38,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.62/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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