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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 278.82 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 278.82 and 135.63 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 278.82 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/278.82 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 278.82 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 37,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816.36/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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