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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 303.48 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 303.48 and 137.14 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 303.48 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/303.48 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 303.48 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 41,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,619.25/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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