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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.06 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.06 and 131.76 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.06 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.06 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.06 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 39,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535.91/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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