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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 300.41 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 300.41 and 131.97 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 300.41 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/300.41 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 300.41 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 39,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645.11/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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