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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 301.95 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 301.95 and 137.25 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 301.95 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/301.95 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 301.95 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 41,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442.64/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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