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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 300.45 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 300.45 and 131.93 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 300.45 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/300.45 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 300.45 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 39,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,638.37/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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