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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.78 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.78 and 136.26 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.78 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.78 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.78 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 40,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984.28/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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