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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 278.46 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 278.46 and 136.29 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 278.46 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/278.46 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 278.46 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 37,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951.31/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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