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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.40 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.40 and 139.49 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.40 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.40 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.40 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 38,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,834.02/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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