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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.98 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.98 and 135.10 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.98 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.98 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.98 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 40,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527.30/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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