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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 278.92 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 278.92 and 139.80 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 278.92 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/278.92 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 278.92 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 38,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993.02/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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