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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 278.46 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 278.46 and 136.50 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 278.46 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/278.46 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 278.46 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 38,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.79/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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