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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 300.64 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 300.64 and 135.48 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 300.64 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/300.64 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 300.64 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 40,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,730.71/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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