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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 278.29 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 278.29 and 136.12 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 278.29 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/278.29 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 278.29 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 37,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880.83/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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