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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 300.84 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 300.84 and 135.69 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 300.84 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/300.84 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 300.84 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 40,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,820.98/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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