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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 300.34 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 300.34 and 135.19 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 300.34 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/300.34 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 300.34 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 40,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602.96/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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