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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 301.79 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 301.79 and 138.89 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 301.79 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/301.79 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 301.79 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 41,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,916.71/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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