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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 300.30 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 300.30 and 136.04 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 300.30 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/300.30 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 300.30 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 40,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852.81/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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