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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 302.40 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 302.40 and 137.52 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 302.40 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/302.40 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 302.40 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 41,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586.05/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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