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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 278.60 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 278.60 and 136.43 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 278.60 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/278.60 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 278.60 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 38,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,007.32/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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