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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.27 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.27 and 136.27 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.27 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.27 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.27 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 37,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.17/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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