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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 301.94 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 301.94 and 139.73 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 301.94 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/301.94 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 301.94 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 42,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190.08/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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