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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.16 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.16 and 135.98 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.16 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.16 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.16 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 40,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951.74/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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