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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 302.20 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 302.20 and 136.33 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 302.20 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/302.20 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 302.20 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 41,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,197.83/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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