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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.52 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.52 and 136.37 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.52 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.52 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.52 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 37,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981.77/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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