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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 300.16 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 300.16 and 135.22 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 300.16 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/300.16 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 300.16 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 40,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,586.86/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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