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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.12 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.12 and 131.82 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.12 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.12 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.12 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 39,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561.82/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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