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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.41 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.41 and 135.39 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.41 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.41 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.41 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 37,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,693.93/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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