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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 278.72 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 278.72 and 135.65 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 278.72 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/278.72 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 278.72 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 37,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,808.37/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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