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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.52 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.52 and 131.34 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.52 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.52 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.52 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 39,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.96/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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