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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 278.09 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 278.09 and 136.22 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 278.09 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/278.09 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 278.09 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 37,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.42/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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