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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 301.90 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 301.90 and 136.22 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 301.90 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/301.90 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 301.90 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 41,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,124.82/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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