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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.48 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.48 and 131.73 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.48 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.48 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.48 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 39,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582.23/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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