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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 302.82 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 302.82 and 137.34 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 302.82 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/302.82 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 302.82 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 41,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,589.30/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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