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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 278.51 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 278.51 and 136.55 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 278.51 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/278.51 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 278.51 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 38,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,030.54/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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