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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.69 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.69 and 136.49 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.69 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.69 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.69 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 38,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036.32/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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