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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.90 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.90 and 135.62 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.90 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.90 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.90 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 40,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806.55/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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