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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.85 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.85 and 135.51 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.85 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.85 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.85 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 40,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766.72/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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