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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.43 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.43 and 135.35 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.43 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.43 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.43 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 37,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684.11/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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