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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 301.59 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 301.59 and 136.20 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 301.59 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/301.59 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 301.59 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 41,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,076.56/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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