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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 301.83 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 301.83 and 136.36 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 301.83 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/301.83 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 301.83 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 41,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157.54/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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