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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 301.02 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 301.02 and 135.43 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 301.02 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/301.02 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 301.02 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 40,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766.60/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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