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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.19 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.19 and 136.20 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.19 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.19 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.19 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 37,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889.48/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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