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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 278.13 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 278.13 and 139.62 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 278.13 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/278.13 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 278.13 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 38,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.51/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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