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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.76 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.76 and 136.56 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.76 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.76 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.76 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 41,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344.91/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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