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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 300.51 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 300.51 and 135.23 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 300.51 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/300.51 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 300.51 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 40,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,636.46/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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