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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 300.65 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 300.65 and 135.37 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 300.65 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/300.65 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 300.65 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 40,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,698.69/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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