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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.16 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.16 and 131.70 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.16 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.16 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.16 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 39,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.07/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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