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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 302.35 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 302.35 and 136.51 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 302.35 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/302.35 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 302.35 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 41,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273.80/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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