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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 281 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 281 and 200.20 is: 281

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 281 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/281 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 281 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 56,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256.20/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281

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