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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 299.85 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 299.85 and 134.99 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 299.85 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/299.85 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 299.85 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 40,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,475.25/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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