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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 300.02 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 300.02 and 135.29 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 300.02 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/300.02 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 300.02 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 40,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,589.71/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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