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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 301.23 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 301.23 and 131.97 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 301.23 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/301.23 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 301.23 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 39,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,753.32/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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