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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.37 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.37 and 136.35 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.37 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.37 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.37 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 37,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955.75/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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