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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 300.30 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 300.30 and 130.71 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 300.30 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/300.30 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 300.30 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 39,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252.21/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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