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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 300.08 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 300.08 and 134.97 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 300.08 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/300.08 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 300.08 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 40,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502.27/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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