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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 278.46 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 278.46 and 139.67 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 278.46 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/278.46 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 278.46 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 38,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892.51/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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