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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 300.24 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 300.24 and 131.46 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 300.24 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/300.24 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 300.24 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 39,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469.55/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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