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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 278.58 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 278.58 and 136.46 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 278.58 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/278.58 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 278.58 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 38,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015.03/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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