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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 302.15 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 302.15 and 136.47 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 302.15 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/302.15 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 302.15 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 41,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234.41/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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