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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.60 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.60 and 131.10 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.60 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.60 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.60 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 39,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408.66/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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