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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.93 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.93 and 137.75 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.93 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.93 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.93 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 41,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,727.92/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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