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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 278.55 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 278.55 and 136.35 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 278.55 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/278.55 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 278.55 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 37,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,980.29/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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