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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 302.70 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 302.70 and 137.75 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 302.70 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/302.70 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 302.70 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 41,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696.93/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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