Leases - Schedule of Non-Cancelable Operating Lease Maturities (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Fiscal year ending March 31,
2020	$ 49.0
2021	38.2
2022	30.3
2023	18.0
2024	9.1
Thereafter	22.6
Total	$ 167.2

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Lessee, Non-Cancelable Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two

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