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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.54 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.54 and 136.36 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.54 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.54 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.54 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 37,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981.71/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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