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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 303.11 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 303.11 and 137.19 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 303.11 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/303.11 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 303.11 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 41,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,583.49/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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