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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.03 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.03 and 136.13 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.03 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.03 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.03 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 37,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846.15/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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