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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.52 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.52 and 139.71 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.52 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.52 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.52 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 38,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912.03/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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