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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 302.03 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 302.03 and 139.93 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 302.03 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/302.03 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 302.03 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 42,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.13/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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