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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 302.54 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 302.54 and 136.79 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 302.54 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/302.54 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 302.54 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 41,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382.93/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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