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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 302.55 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 302.55 and 137.50 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 302.55 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/302.55 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 302.55 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 41,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,600.63/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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