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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 278.31 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 278.31 and 139.44 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 278.31 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/278.31 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 278.31 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 38,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,807.55/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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