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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 299.63 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 299.63 and 131.33 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 299.63 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/299.63 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 299.63 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 39,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,348.25/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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