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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 278.72 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 278.72 and 139.95 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 278.72 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/278.72 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 278.72 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 39,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,006.86/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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