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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 303.09 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 303.09 and 137.10 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 303.09 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/303.09 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 303.09 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 41,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553.64/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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