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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.04 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.04 and 137.16 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.04 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.04 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.04 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 41,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.81/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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