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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 303.06 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 303.06 and 138.24 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 303.06 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/303.06 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 303.06 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 41,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.01/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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