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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 301.20 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 301.20 and 136.96 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 301.20 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/301.20 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 301.20 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 41,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252.35/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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