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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 281.65 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 281.65 and 200.60 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 281.65 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/281.65 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 281.65 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 56,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,498.99/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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