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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 301.26 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 301.26 and 136.76 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 301.26 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/301.26 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 301.26 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 41,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200.32/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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