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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 299.84 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 299.84 and 131.45 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 299.84 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/299.84 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 299.84 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 39,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,411.81/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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