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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.10 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.10 and 136.50 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.10 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.10 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.10 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 41,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236.65/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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