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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 278.34 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 278.34 and 136.34 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 278.34 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/278.34 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 278.34 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 37,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948.88/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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